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Subject:Re: CV joint socket size?
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:04:32 -0500

Also I just thought, is it wise to use anti seize on those bolts? I had an
issue once with my boss/driver putting anti seize on the bolts that attach
the drive flanges to the wide 5 hubs on a dirt latemodel and they would
always loosen up. Thanks again!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Oct 11, 2013 10:34 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Both greases will work. I use the stuff in the kit. Pack the joint itself
> and stuff the extra in the flange cavities. Avoid the temptation to stuff
> the boots. Get a torque wrench and get those bolts to 32 ft. lb.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> ralph meyermann
> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 8:37 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: CV joint socket size?
>
> My gkn lobro  CV joints arrived today yay! One question do I use the grease
> they came with or upgrade? I do have 2 New tubes of Mobil One synthetic.
> Thanks again!
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Oct 11, 2013 5:20 PM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Ive got an 8 mm 12 pt coming and will be here in the morning , as
> > always Thanks for the help again!
> >
> > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> > On Oct 11, 2013 2:37 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >>  Without looking you can't really be sure if they are the original
> >> 6mm allen screw type ( most likely  ) or the later 12 point type
> >> which takes a special tool.
> >>
> >> Most vans I see still have the 6mm allen screws.
> >> I usually change them over to the much better 12 point type.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>  On 10/11/2013 10:10 AM, ralph meyermann wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all! My cv joints should be here today or tomorrow and I forgot to
> >> get the right size tool to remove them, I have a small town next day
> >> NAPA and want to get them done tomorrow, my Bentley is at home. Could
> >> anyone give me the size? Without looking I believe they are the 12
> >> point? Thanks Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>